Rome stretches along the Illinois River with a relaxed, outdoorsy feel and quick Route 29 access to Peoria. Residents enjoy small-community calm while staying close to the restaurants, theaters, and jobs of the wider metro in Peoria County. You’re minutes from the river’s boat launches and winter eagle-watching, plus easy drives to the distinctive main streets of Chillicothe, Peoria Heights, Dunlap, and Germantown Hills.
Weekends invite fresh air: hike the bluff trails at the Peoria Park District’s Forest Park Nature Center, a regional favorite with miles of hardwood forest paths and an interpretive center, or catch festivals and fairs at Three Sisters Park along the river’s edge in nearby Chillicothe. Scenic cruising is part of daily life here—follow the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway for birding, photography, and river-town history.
Families appreciate strong local education. The area is served by Illinois Valley Central School District 321, known for tight-knit campuses and community programs; nearby Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 also serves parts of the northern metro. Higher education and workforce training are close at Illinois Central College. Healthcare is anchored by OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center, a major regional hospital and Level I trauma center.
Whether you’re eyeing a river-view ranch or a quiet cul-de-sac, Rome offers approachable living with big-city conveniences close by. When it’s time to buy or sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top real estate professional who knows the local market inside and out.